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MBTA boss Phillip Eng accused of pulling employee's hair
WCVB • • business
Key Points:
- Phillip Eng, the general manager of the MBTA and interim secretary of transportation, is accused of pulling the hair of an MBTA employee during a 2024 team dinner, an act described as unwelcome and inappropriate by the employee.
- The incident occurred at a brewery during a work function attended by employees and their spouses, and although the employee reported it to human resources and legal departments, no formal complaint was filed.
- MBTA acknowledged a prior insensitive interaction by Eng two years ago, for which he apologized directly to the employee involved, emphasizing the agency’s commitment to a respectful and inclusive workplace.
- Eng issued a statement taking responsibility for the mistake, expressing regret, and committing to uphold professionalism and inclusivity in his leadership roles.
- The employee involved is reportedly negotiating their departure from the MBTA, and Eng was appointed by Governor Maura Healey in 2023 with an annual salary of $546,683.
